What's New With Online College Degrees?

The Internet has become a tool for some people who want to enhance their education, but need an alternative to the traditional college environment. Not surprisingly, online college degree programs are continuing to grow, with both local traditional colleges and accredited online colleges choosing to offer themi. According to a...poll conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management: 87% of HR professionals agree that online degrees are viewed more favorably today than they were five years ago. And according to the same poll, 79% of organizations aked had hired job applicants with online degrees in the last 12 months (of the time of the poll)ii.

Is An Online Degree For Me?

Online college degrees programs may provide flexibility that you require. Your classes could fit your schedule, which is ideal for students with work and/or family responsibilities. You don’t have to get to the college campus to take courses, which may save you money on transportation costs. But you need discipline organization and focus to force away distractions, set a schedule for yourself and complete the work.

What Could I Do With An Online Degree?

The answer here depends on what you’re interested in. There are all sorts of online degree programs available today, including nursing, computer and information sciences, business and general studies. You can even get a master’s degree online. In fact, 9% of students going for a master’s degree today are doing it entirely onlineiii.

The Master of Education degree program with a specialization in Corporate Wellness is designed to introduce you to creating an optimal mind, body and spirit approach to health and wellness through res more >

Vermont Law School's online LLM in Environmental Law program is for lawyers who desire the expertise needed to address the increasingly challenging environmental, health, and safety issues in the more >

Our online MS in Criminology offers an advanced analysis of crime through studies of criminal behavior and the many factors-environmental, political, social, psychological, and cultural-that can cause more >

The Adventist University of Health Sciences online nursing degree program offers registered nurses the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills needed for continual professional growth, career adv more >

For licensed registered nurses looking to advance their career, Chamberlain offers the RN to BSN Online Option. RNs may earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in as few as 3 semesters in t more >

ATSU's Arizona School of Health Management offers a 70-credit-hour online Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc) program that prepares students to better understand and effectively manage complex issues more >

Saint Mary's online MA in Human Resource Management is certified by the Society of Human Resource Professionals (SHRM) as being aligned with its HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, so you can be su more >

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